dat prius, doe.
So, have a very loud whining noise from the engine bay - like, really loud. Taking it in this weekend. (the 350z). I've read up on this extensively, and could be any of the following:
power steering pump
fuel pump
a belt
Pilot bearing (very small part in the transmission/clutch assembly)
The clutch has seemed to be slipping. And the noise started literally a minute or so after I left my house after it shuddered a little in first.. i am really hoping its the pilot bearing making this noise and that its the clutch as mentioend previously, cos then i can just get that done now (i had wanted to wait till next spring), and be ready to go, but who knows.. if it is something small/minor, i may still order the clutch now since it will be in the shop anyway (#2CarLyfeFTW) , but i guess it will be wait and see time.
hopefully nothing major.